Pintia is a pre-roman arqueologic site, in Spain, not far from Valladolid. The people that lived there, for many generations were the Vacceos, and, soon after, the Romans. 22oo years latter, a group of Portuguese friends have been there, having a wonderful time, filled with laughter and happiness. Textiles were an important aspect of the Vacceos´s everyday life, and I had the opportunity of photographing some artifacts. You can see the photos in this blog - Traditional Portuguese Spindle - where I intend to be posting textile tools with "history".
Starting 21 of January 2012, an exhibition of my textile work is to be held in Zoorb, Rua Miguel Bombarda nº463. It will be open for 3 weeks.
This project is the first object of a group that felt well to work together. We all have attention to detail. Ana Maria is the painter, Simão works with moving mechanisms that are produced only with recycled materials, and I, the textile and visual artist. At present the "máquina encantadora" is being exhibited in the Gallery of "Club Literário", in Porto. You can know more about this project in the blog: anamariapintora.blogspot.com
